PTA Applied Kinesiology 2 | Madison College Outline of Instruction

10524157 PTA Applied Kinesiology 2

Course Information

Description

Applies basic principles from PTA Kinesiology 1 to the axial skeleton and upper quadrant including location and identification of muscles, joints and other landmarks. Assess range of motion and strength of the axial skeleton and upper quadrant. Integrate analysis of posture and gait.

Total Credits

Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)

Explain the anatomy and kinematics of the shoulder complex

Assessment Strategies

by locating on diagrams or models

by analysis (format may be oral, written, or graphic)

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you identify the components of the shoulder complex

you apply the basic principles of kinesiology to the shoulder complex

you identify origin, insertion, action and innervation of the muscles of the shoulder complex

you describe movement of the shoulder complex

you palpate anatomical structures of the shoulder complex
Explain the anatomy and kinematics of the elbow

Assessment Strategies

by analysis (format may be oral, written, or graphic)

by locating on diagrams or models

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you identify the components of the elbow

you apply the basic principles of kinesiology to the elbow

you identify origin, insertion, action and innervation of the muscles of the elbow

you describe movement of the elbow

you palpate anatomical structures of the elbow
Explain the anatomy and kinematics of the wrist/hand

Assessment Strategies

by analysis (format may be oral, written, or graphic)

by locating on diagrams or models

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you identify the components of the wrist and hand

you apply the basic principles of kinesiology to the wrist and hand

you identify origin, insertion, action and innervation of the muscles of the wrist and hand

you describe movement of the wrist and hand

you palpate anatomical structures of the wrist and hand
Explain the anatomy and kinematics the axial skeleton

Assessment Strategies

by analysis (format may be oral, written, or graphic)

by locating on diagrams or models

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you identify the components of the axial skeleton

you apply the basic principles of kinesiology to the axial skeleton

you identify origin, insertion, action of the muscles of the axial skeleton

you describe movements of the axial skeleton

you palpate anatomical structures of the axial skeleton
Analyze features of normal posture

Assessment Strategies

by performing an analysis (written, graphic, or 3D model)

by answering questions on one or more exams

in a skill demonstration

Criteria

you identify features of normal postural alignment

you describe common abnormal postural deviations

you identify the effects of posture on the musculoskeletal system

you differentiate normal and abnormal posture

you perform and record anthropomorphic measurements
Conduct gait assessment

Assessment Strategies

in a skill demonstration

by answering questions on one or more exams

by performing an analysis (written, graphic, or 3D model)

Criteria

you analyze the motion of the hip, knee, and ankle during stance phase of gait

you analyze the motion of the hip, knee, and ankle during the swing phase of gait

you differentiate between abnormal and normal movement of each phase of gait

you identify common abnormal gait deviations

you describe abnormal gait patterns associated with weakness and restricted range of motion
Analyze normal movement in the upper quadrant

Assessment Strategies

by developing an analysis (written, graphic, or 3D model)

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you identify movement at each joint

you analyze movement at each joint and how it affects other joints in the kinetic chain
Assess joint range of motion for the axial skeleton

Assessment Strategies

in a skill demonstration

by answering questions on one or more written exams

Criteria

you position yourself and subject

you align and read goniometer correctly

you document data

you instruct subject in correct motion

you differentiate between normal and restricted range of motion

you verbalize an explanation of the process
Assess joint range of motion for the upper quadrant

Assessment Strategies

in a skill demonstration

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you position yourself and subject

you document data

you align and read goniometer correctly

you instruct subject in correct motion

you differentiate between normal and restricted range of motion

you verbalize an explanation of the process
Assess muscle length for the upper quadrant and axial skeleton

Assessment Strategies

through analysis (format may be oral, written, or graphic)

in a skill demonstration

by answering questions on one or more written exams

Criteria

you differentiate between muscular and joint restriction

you document data

you assess passive range of motion

you recognize abnormal and normal muscle length

you position yourself and subject

you demonstrate special tests

you verbalize an explanation of the process
Assess muscle strength for the upper quadrant and axial skeleton

Assessment Strategies

in a skill demonstration

by answering questions on one or more written exams

Criteria

you position and observe subject

you identify presence or absence of muscle mass

you apply correct manual resistance

you perform all critical steps in the right order

you identify the correct muscle grade

you verbalize an explanation of the process

you position yourself applying correct body mechanics

you document data
Analyze functional movement

Assessment Strategies

performing an analysis of a functional movement (written, oral or 3D model)

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you analyze motion of all joints involved in the movement including upper and lower quadrant

you analyze muscle activity involved with the movement